Pillars: Philanthropy News
04 November 2024

UVA Darden Student Isabela Batista’s Journey from Favela to Finance

When Isabela Batista (Class of 2025) left her growing business in Rio de Janeiro to attend the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, she wasn’t just pursuing an MBA — she was pushing her limits.

24 October 2024

Shape the Future of Ethical Leadership: How Darden’s Institute for Business in Society is Paving the Way for Societal Impact — and Why Your Support Matters Now

The Institute for Business in Society is more than just an academic center; it’s the umbrella under which Darden does its most impactful work in ethics.

21 October 2024

Uniting Research and Teaching: The Case for Faculty Excellence

When you step into Professor Yo-Jud Cheng’s classroom at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you immediately sense the energy and depth of knowledge she brings to her students.

17 October 2024

Venture Capitalism and Strategic Philanthropy in Action: George Tahija’s Fight Against Dengue

George Tahija (MBA ’86) has taken an unconventional approach to public health — helping release bacteria-infected mosquitoes to curb the spread of dengue fever in his home country.

15 October 2024

From Mexico City to the World: How Alumni Elevate Engagement Beyond Borders

In the heart of Mexico City, Jose Maria Zertuche (MBA ’00) and Markus Kritzler (MBA ’04) have built not just careers, but a thriving community of supporters for the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

10 October 2024

When Is an Office Building More Than an Office Building?

If you’ve walked through the Faculty Office Building at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, you might feel like you’ve stepped into a time capsule — long, dim hallways, closed doors and little natural light. But change is on the horizon.